Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2015

Well I started in January on my weight loss journey. My starting weight was originally 147.8 lbs and a size 6. I'm 5 ft 2 inches.

Cw. 142.4 lbs (feb 16)
Size: 6
Thighs: 24inches, waist: 27 inches, hips: 39.5 inches
Goal weight: 108
Size: 0-2
Thighs: 18inches, waist: 25 inches, hips: 33 inches

I desire the look of Kerry Washington, with the addition of boobs lol
Or any thin black woman with a large chest.
I have pics to track my progress but I don't feel comfortable posting them yet :(
Maybe once I lose more weight
My goal is to obtain a thigh gap.

First goal: 130lbs by March 17th
Second goal: 122lbs by April 17th
Third goal: 115lbs by May 17th
Fourth goal: 108 by June 17th


Hair:
Type: low porosity, low to medium density, predominately 3c with 3b patches near my ears, and 4a near my crown

Current length: full BSL (11-13 inches)
Goal by December: grazing waist length: 18inches (longest layers)


How I plan to achieve my goals:
Body: following a ketogenic diet for 3 months then a pescetarian one until I reach my goal.
Consuming 20 carbs or less per day and working my way to working out 5 times per week.

Hair: no heat until I reach mbl, then I straighten to length check. Then no heat until December.

Protective styling 5 days per week.
DC once per week, protein treatment twice per month.

Moisturize with beemine be Lucious in island mango, s curl
Deep condition with pura body naturals chocolate hair smoothie
Co wash with organix coconut twice per week.
Seal with whipped shea butter/grapeseed oil mixture and oyin berries pomade on ends
 
Starting pictures
Ahh this is so embarrassing but it'll keep me motivated.
This was taken today, please excuse the dirty mirror, I'm in a dorm room and I need to make a Walmart run lol I'm out of windex.

I'll post pics of my hair when I take down my protective style.
 

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KinksAndInk: stay strong! I was not cool with the puffy buns at first, so I kept it in twists under a beanie for about two weeks. Now that my roots are covered in sebum, they are smooth and shiny and lay decently flat (not like edge control of course!), so I have been wearing a bun for the past week or so. I just did an ACV rinse today and my hair feels AMAZING! I needed it after the hard water from the hotel at the conference I attended over the last several days (why I've been MIA!).

hareluvah: indefinitely is the plan! :yep:
 
Hi, everyone! I am back from a conference I attended for the past several days! I did NOT do well at all eating wise, and I am pretty sure I gained at least 5 lbs. I am back on it now, but I need to get it together!
I am updating the challenger list, so @ me if I accidentally leave you off and you need to be added! I have several posts to catch up on and I may make a few mistakes.
Thanks, everyone, for keeping the thread alive while I was away, and CONGRATS to those who have shared their losses!!!!
 
So I worked out 45 min today (cardio) and I burned 350 caloriess. I consumed 50oz of water so far and I've eaten around 450 calories today so far. My carb intake is around 8 carbs so far. :)

Day 1 is going well.
 
80 oz of water so far
Smoothie this morning:
Banana, pineapple, blueberries, kale, non fat Greek yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon, flax seed.
No work out today. I had a zone bar (200 cal) for lunch.
Dinner in a few minutes is cucumber, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, celery, and tilapia filet. All sautéed together in 1 table spoon of olive oil and spices.
 
As for my hair, it's been moisturized, sealed, and jumbo twisted since Sunday Saturday. I am out of work this week so I live in my satin lines beanie or my satin bonnet. I might m & s again if needed tomorrow.
 
I did a 30 minute core class and 30 minute walk/run intervals. The HIIT training (intervals) is working wonders for burning fat.

Hair wise I have been really lazy. DCing now but I've been wearing a puff. I was really worried about tangles but detangling wasn't too bad at all. Going to flat twist it in about 5 large flat twists and let it "fro" out for the rest of the week.
 
AlexandriaKiera said:
For dinner I had 1 baked chicken breast with a tablespoon of vodka sauce and cheese. :) I had around 900 cal today.. Maybe 1000...
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Trying to keep my cal intake between 1000 and 1200. I find that to be my ideal amount for weight loss. I am very short (barely 5f), so I can't follow that 1500 cal a day people usually suggest to me.
 
We are out of town so I haven't been eating low carb. We are going home this afternoon. I'm afraid to step on the scale today :sad:
 
Hair Goals
Current Length: Somewhere between neck and shoulder sooooo noulder or sheck
2015 Goal Length: full shoulder length if not a little longer
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type:Hmm happy to be nappy but manageable...i can use a denman and not snatch my neck trying to make a pass
How you will achieve goal: I am bunning with a phony afro puff

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 248
Goal Weight: 140-150
Current Dress Size: 16/18
Goal Size: 8/10
How you will achieve goal: I need to write down what I ate i am terrible at that ..no soda/sugar (no candy :sad: ) getting 8-10k steps a day, working out 3 times a week...need to use this YMCA membership!!!!
 
I haven't regained my motivation. I had hoped to hit 145 by this weekend but don't think it's in the cards. I'm not even willing to step on the scalp. I need to eat more veggies but I have been too lazy to cook. I'm going to do the best I can for the next two days until my weekend event.
 
faithVA said:
I haven't regained my motivation. I had hoped to hit 145 by this weekend but don't think it's in the cards. I'm not even willing to step on the scalp. I need to eat more veggies but I have been too lazy to cook. I'm going to do the best I can for the next two days until my weekend event.
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you can do it! Girl just eat some salads and drink plain green tea and water! Lol no cooking involved! Get all the veggies you need! I load up on veggies when it comes to my salad! I will admit, when my veggies are cooked, I like them over cooked. I don't want no crispiness, or crunch! Lol I'm trying to do better, so I get more nutrients when I eat them raw.
 
shortdub78 said:
you can do it! Girl just eat some salads and drink plain green tea and water! Lol no cooking involved! Get all the veggies you need! I load up on veggies when it comes to my salad! I will admit, when my veggies are cooked, I like them over cooked. I don't want no crispiness, or crunch! Lol I'm trying to do better, so I get more nutrients when I eat them raw.
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:lol: You are right. I know I can. I just need to get off my butt. I have 0 excuses.
 
Well I weighed myself and today I am 140.2lbs. I am dressed to work out after class and I started off my day eating healthy. For dinner I am having vegetable soup that I prepared using a slow cooker last night. For breakfast I had a protein shake and I intend to have a salad for lunch.

My goal for the week is to weigh 138.0 by Sunday.

Edit: I had vegetable beef soup for lunch and 1/2 bowl of a chicken salad with carrots, spinach and 2 tbs of honey mustard.
 
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ronie said:
Trying to keep my cal intake between 1000 and 1200. I find that to be my ideal amount for weight loss. I am very short (barely 5f), so I can't follow that 1500 cal a day people usually suggest to me.
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I am also short, i am only 5 ft 2 in, and my body naturally only burns 1600 calories. So I try to consume around 1000-1200 calories when I'm trying to lose weight. If I consume less, oh well as long as I'm not hungry. 1500 calories will not work for us since our bodies are smaller, thus burning fewer calories unless you are incredibly active.
 
If I eat less than 1500 calories I feel like I'm starving. Kinda like right now... I'm only 5', but I am pretty active. I wish I knew how many calories I burned daily so I could create a defecit and loose weight consistently.
 
Prettymetty said:
If I eat less than 1500 calories I feel like I'm starving. Kinda like right now... I'm only 5', but I am pretty active. I wish I knew how many calories I burned daily so I could create a defecit and loose weight consistently.
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I found out by using a bodybugg. There's other devices out there that you can purchase. I believe that the Fitbit does something similar.
 
I had a moment of weakness last night and ate a snickers ice cream bar. 21 carbs, 250 cal. That brought my carb intake to 26-28, and cal intake to around 850. It's my TOM and I'm craving desserts. I guess that if I MUST cheat, I'll purchase low carb chocolate ice cream so that I can still remain in ketosis.

I didn't work out yesterday so I deff plan on working out today.
I plan on eating soup all day today (just like yesterday) also a salad for lunch.
 
Alter Ego garlic conditioner is the business! I washed my hair and left AE on for about 15 minutes. My hair was soft, easy to detangle and I barely had any shedding. I've had this product for months, but this was my first time using it as a dc. I had been using it on my scalp only as a prepoo.

I want to hit the gym tonight for an hour. I will start with weights. Then I will do my squat and jumprope intervals. I may do some jogging as well. I need to buy a couple more sports bras this weekend.
 
Prettymetty said:
Alter Ego garlic conditioner is the business! I washed my hair and left AE on for about 15 minutes. My hair was soft, easy to detangle and I barely had any shedding. I've had this product for months, but this was my first time using it as a dc. I had been using it on my scalp only as a prepoo. I want to hit the gym tonight for an hour. I will start with weights. Then I will do my squat and jumprope intervals. I may do some jogging as well. I need to buy a couple more sports bras this weekend.
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Squat jump rope intervals sounds intense. I may have to try that one day. But I suck at jump rope.
 
GettingKinky said:
Squat jump rope intervals sounds intense. I may have to try that one day. But I suck at jump rope.
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It is very intense. I can only do it for a short period. I jump rope for a minute and then I do 10 squats. I keep doing that until I can't anymore. Just thinking about it has me tired :lol:
 
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